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Medal - Museum Wuppertal
| Location | Federal Republic of Germany |
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| Year | 1970 |
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| Weight | 21.59 g |
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| Obverse description | A full-rigged sailing ship depicted in right profile, riding stylized waves, occupies the central field in relief. The circular legend surrounding the design references the marine chronometer held at the Uhren Museum Wuppertal, with the dates 1958 and 1970 flanking the inscription '12. JAHRESTAG' in the lower exergue. |
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| Reverse description | Facing bust of John Harrison, wearing a period wig and cravat, rendered in low relief at the center of the field. A circular legend in the upper portion of the field and an additional inscription curving along the left and right sides identify him as the inventor of the marine chronometer, with his birth and death years '1693-1776' inscribed in the lower exergue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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